Finally

I am writing a new post. Finally. I've completed many projects since I last blogged. Along with various cloths and one towel, I finished a Shell Stitch Scarf


A Turtle Tracks Cowl

(This is my favorite. I'm thinking about making another for myself since I gave this one to my sister, Rae.)

And a Swirling Petals Cowl (No link - search for it on Ravelry if you're interested!)


I am very much in a cowl knitting mood, and I've started yet another, The Burnished Leaves Cowl. (Once again, this is only available on Ravelry.) I'm doing it in a bright blue merino and acrylic blend. I bought two skeins of this yarn (Caron Country to be exact), as I'm hoping to get a pair of fingerless gloves out of it as well. In addition to the cowl, I have a Houndstooth Scarf on the needles. I was hoping this scarf would be a quick knit, but unfortunately I discovered that Caron Simply Soft and bamboo needles do not mix well. I'm considering ripping out my progress and starting over with metal circulars, but I haven't quite committed yet. Woe is me.

Aside from the knitting storm, nothing worth reporting has taken place in my neck of the woods. I took a mini-vacay this weekend, so I have a little extra time to relax and catch up on my Christmas projects. Let's see how many FO's I can turn out this weekend!

Dear Blog

Dear Blog,

I promise to write an update this weekend, complete with pictures. I apologize for my laziness.

Love,
Meghan

Palindrome

Here's my new "at work" project: Palindrome. It's a reversible cabled scarf. I'm making it in dark green for Kai's grandfather. This scarf will probably take more than a month of "at work" knitting to complete. But, I won't have to worry about bringing a new project every week.

I finished two more dishcloths, the Christmas Snowflake Dishcloth and the Christmas Scene Dishcloth. I'll be posting photos of these in my Ravelry account this weekend. My computer is still on the fritz, so no pictures here!

Yesterday I went back to AC Moore (poor Kai) to get MORE cotton yarn and needles. I stupidly bought one ball of each color last time, without realizing that I might need a bit more than one ball to make a towel/cloth set. Anyway, I think the situation is under control now, and I should be able to make everything with the supplies I have.

Today is Kai's birthday! Woo hoo. I'm ready for the food fest. Tonight we'll be having pizza and stromboli, and tomorrow we'll be having a 3 footer (Italian, of course - because that's what Kai likes.) from Shoprite. I'm looking forward to taking the dogs to my parents' yard. I don't think my mom feels the same way, though. I hope she realizes that I'm bringing them. I even bought Xerxes a manly diaper for the occasion. (I found asking a Petsmart employee for a peeband very awkward for some reason.) I plan on lining it with maxi pads. He's going to look so freakin' adorable!

My Computer Has The Flu...

Something very unfortunate has happened in my neck of the woods. My home computer has the flu. She started showing symptoms last week and has steadily degraded ever since. At this point she is unresponsive and in desperate need of technical attention. Due to this sad circumstance, my posting on this blog will become much more erratic than it already is. I hope that someday soon, my poor computer will once again frolic happily through the internets.

As a quick update, I'd like to announce the completion of yet another dishcloth. The Lattice Hearts Dishcloth is now happily tucked away in the Christmas presents box. I can't show you a picture because ::sniff sniff:: well, you know. I did post it on my Flickr, so if you REALLY want to see it, click on my Flickr badge. I've started a couple more dishcloths (I'm on a roll!) including my new "at work" project, the Christmas Scene Dishcloth.

My poor, poor Darby has an ear infection. Well, it's a yeast infection to be exact, but it's in her ear, which makes it sound a bit more palatable. (Yes, I said palatable.) She's been exhibiting symptoms for a while now, but I thought I'd be able to clear it up with some over the counter products. (Don't worry, I've had PLENTY of experience with doggie yeast infections. My parents' dog gets them often.) Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be, and last night the two of us (Well, actually the four of us since Kai had to drive me, and Xerxes can't be left alone.) made a trip to the vet. After a quick look and swipe, the vet handed over some medicine and charged me $118.50. Yes, you read that right. $118.50. It made me cry a little. Darby now takes ear drops 2 times a day. She finds the process annoying, and Xerxes finds it downright terrifying. He pees a little when he sees her getting "medicated." What can I say? He's nuts.

I don't think I'll be getting too much knitting done this weekend due to it being Kai's birthday weekend. We have lots planned. We'll be going to his parents' house on Friday (Robert is coming to babysit-yay!) and my parents' house on Saturday. I feel a little unprepared since I haven't wrapped anything. His gifts are scattered across South Jersey due to my ::tear:: computer problem. (I had other people order them.) Oh, and I have a ton of house cleaning to do on Saturday. Ugh.